Roshan

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Roshan (روشان; born c. 800) was a Persian former-slave turned Hidden One who attained the rank of Master Assassin based at the stronghold of Alamut in what is now Iran. She was the mentor of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a street thief from Samarra who was secretly the reincarnation of the Isu Loki.

Biography

Early life

In 824, Roshan was captured and held deep in a prison in Cairo, Egypt. Fully expecting to die there, she was surprised when a hooded figure offered her another chance at life outside if she helped them in a dangerous mission to steal a mysterious and powerful object being transported across the Silk Road. She accepted the offer and eventually was drawn into the wider secret war between the Hidden Ones and the Order of the Ancients.

Roshan rose through the ranks and eventually became the Mentor of the Hidden Ones based in Alamut, which by the 850s, had only began construction. Around 852, Roshan encountered a street thief from Samarra by the name of Basim Ibn Ishaq and recruited him into the brotherhood, becoming his personal teacher.

Activities in England

In the late 9th century, Roshan was assisted by Eivor Varinsdottir in eliminating a member of the Order of the Ancients, Al-Si'la. Al-Si'la had travelled to Ravensburg, England some time prior, where she manipulated Sir Edward, Earl of Westerna's anger at the Vikings of the Raven Clan into her plans. The Saxon mercenaries in Sir Edward's employ often stole the Raven Clans' gear and launch raids with it to frame them. While the Saxons and Edward kept any looted gold and silver, Al-Si'la took all writings for herself.

Roshan and Eivor infiltrated Ravensburg, and after Eivor publicly assassinated Sir Edward, Roshan dropped from a tree and killed Al-Si'la. Roshan then looted a scroll from her body and said she would deliver it to Jerusalem, describing its contents as "a seed to plant" for the future.

Personality and traits

Roshan was a woman of Persian descent and had a strong personality. A true warrior who was loyal and honest, she fought for justice and to protect her fellow Hidden Ones, but kept details of her life shrouded in mystery.

Behind the scenes

Roshan is a character created for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, where she is voiced by Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, but her older self was introduced in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla as part of a free downloadable update for players in 2022 titled "Shared History".

Etymology

The name Roshan (روشن) is derived from the Middle Persian word "lwšn'", meaning "splendid light," "bright," and "daylight."

Gallery

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  Concept art portrait
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  Promotional Art
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  Roshan talking to Fuladh and Basim
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  An elderly Roshan in England

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Shared History (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Mirage
• Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Daughter of No One